Muralist Muhammad Yungai (@artofyungai) has depicted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in three murals across Atlanta, Georgia. “Just seeing his face is a prompt to have courage in the face of adversity,” Muhammad says.
A former art teacher, Muhammad believes that having depictions of Dr. King in schools is especially important. “I want children to feel empowered,” he adds. “Each painting, sculpture or photo of him is a reminder of who we all can be, and what we can achieve together.” Spend #MLKDay celebrating Atlanta’s civil rights legacy with a tour of its inspiring murals, today on our story.

Photo by Matthieu Paley @paleyphoto | Portrait of a gentle saluki dog, in the Rub al Khali desert (also known as the Empty Quarter). Historically, salukis were used for hunting by nomadic tribes; in 1996 the Guinness Book of Records listed a saluki as the fastest dog, capable of reaching a speed of 68.8 km/h (42.8 mph). This one sat quietly for a bit, enjoying the sunset glow. On assignment for @natgeo. For more cultural encounters, please visit @paleyphoto#Saluki#salukisofinstagram#fastestdog#dogsofinstagram#dogportrait

Hanging in There | Photograph by Tran Tuan Viet (@vietsui)
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Workers are strapped in 400 feet above the ground so they can install LED lights on the side of this building in Hanoi, Vietnam. Completing the task for 30 stories will take about a week.
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